Andrew Ryan, Mph Email & Phone Number

Ukraine

• Directed the strategic development and execution of multimillion-dollar humanitarian initiatives across multiple sectors—health, shelter, WASH, mental health, GBV prevention, livelihoods, and nutrition—in various.
• Employed a leadership style that empowers a diverse team of over 50 professionals, fostering a culture of self-reliance, continuous improvement, and support, resulting in efficient and effective program delivery.
• Spearheaded a $2.5 million healthcare infrastructure rehabilitation project in Chernihiv in partnership with the Department of Health, reconstructing five critical healthcare facilities, thereby revitalizing regional.
• Contributed to comprehensive reports and funding proposals for key donors such as USAID/BHA, ECHO, and GAC, securing vital resources for program sustainability.
• Navigated complex Ukrainian governmental and legal frameworks to facilitate timely aid delivery, leveraging strong relationships with government officials to overcome bureaucratic challenges.
• Cultivated a cohesive interdepartmental workflow, ensuring logistics, procurement, HR, and finance divisions synergistically supported program objectives.

• Led the rapid establishment of a new operational office, in Chernihiv, Ukraine following it’s liberation in 2022, driving the recruitment of exceptional talent and the acquisition of essential supplies/equipment under.
• Managed significant components of a CDC cooperative agreement, implementing infection prevention and control measures in Ethiopian hospitals during the COVID-19 peak and supporting vaccine research initiatives against.
• Contributed to the coordination and distribution of multi-million dollar PPE supplies across International Medical Corps' global operations, analyzing stock levels and consumption rates to optimize allocation during.
• Synthesized cross-mission updates into comprehensive situation reports, enhancing organizational transparency and donor engagement for critical events, including COVID-19 and the Lebanon port explosion.
• Deployed on short notice to support emergency responses, notably setting up and administering two COVID-19 vaccine centers in highly impacted communities in Los Angeles and Corpus Christi, Texas.
• Fostered collaboration with finance, resource development, programs, and technical departments, ensuring cohesive emergency operations and the successful execution of multiple international projects.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Conducted a comprehensive Health Impact Assessment for a proposed housing development in Hammond, Louisiana, analyzing existing community health outcomes and assets.
• Performed a baseline study to evaluate neighborhood health, utilizing both quantitative data and qualitative assessments.
• Facilitated stakeholder engagement through coordinated meetings with community leaders, local organization heads, health professionals, and police leadership to gather diverse insights.
• Synthesized research findings and stakeholder feedback to develop a robust action plan aimed at fostering a health-centric living environment within the new housing complex.

New Orleans, LA

• Conducted in-depth assessments of homes impacted by Hurricane Isaac, developing comprehensive repair and rebuilding plans that prioritized essential functionality, complete with budget estimates and Bill of Quantities.
• Strategically pitched specific home repair projects to potential donors, successfully securing funding by emphasizing the projects' critical nature and community impact.
• Played a key role in the management team for a $7 million FEMA-funded program, judiciously navigating funding limitations to maximize aid effectiveness, focusing on the most vulnerable populations and investment-worthy.
• Fostered productive communication with state government officials, providing pivotal data that had the potential to help guide a $66 million federal Community Development Block Grant allocation.
• Demonstrated diligent stewardship of grant objectives and responsibilities, effectively coordinating with management teams across four agencies and 26 parishes to ensure program alignment and success.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Led a critical shelter/livelihoods/reentry program, providing direct supervision and training to a consistent group of individuals recently released from prison, contributing to community restoration efforts in.
• Orchestrated the two-phase reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Isaac, first focusing on the essential gutting of properties and later on mold remediation, insulation, and drywall installation.
• Developed and delivered hands-on training in house gutting, mold remediation, and drywall installation, equipping participants with valuable construction skills and adherence to safety standards using PPE.
• Fostered personal growth and professional development among participants through mentorship, encouraging a strong work ethic and facilitating their successful transition into the workforce in sectors such as oil and.

Fond- Parisien, Haiti

• Innovatively designed a micronutrient-rich menu for young children, aligning with Rise 2 Shine’s mission to enhance education and nutrition.
• Contributed to program development through remote coordination, punctuated by a two-week intensive fieldwork stint in Haiti to implement nutritional improvements.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Orchestrated service trips to Kingston, Jamaica, and Belize, focusing on delivering compassionate care to disabled/elderly/underprivileged individuals, fostering service-minded leadership among students.
• Witnessed and nurtured significant personal growth among participants, with many students emerging as community leaders and developing a sustained commitment to addressing global hardships.
• Executed in-depth pre-trip planning and on-ground facilitation, leading reflective sessions and overseeing logistics to ensure successful cultural and service-oriented experiences.

Greensburg, Kansas, United States

• Leveraged the network of the organization’s founders to secure donations from regional businesses and affluent individuals, supporting the sustainable revitalization of the town post an EF-5 tornado.
• Forged a significant partnership with the Wichita State University School of Engineering, facilitating the development of innovative, sustainable building designs and concepts.
• Contributed to the overarching mission of rebuilding Greensburg as an exemplar of sustainable disaster recovery

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Coordinated and led extensive disaster response shelter efforts, initially directly supervising teams of volunteers in reconstructing houses, then scaling up to manage the broader logistical coordination for incoming.
• Directed hands-on shelter project by rebuilding homes of elderly and disabled individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina, enhancing community resilience and aiding in the city's recovery.
• Conducted on-site training for volunteers in the use of tools and personal protective equipment, emphasizing safety and efficiency in rebuilding tasks.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), International Health And Development

Certificate, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Baseball